CANDIED-GINGER SWEET POTATOES

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I don't like sweet potatoes, so when my cousin served these last Thanksgiving, I took some just to be polite. The delectable blend of maple, apricot and ginger flavors made me go back for seconds!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place the sweet potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30 minutes, stirring twice., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Pour over sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.